Links to Key Partners

Manchester Enterprises works alongside partner economic development and inward investment agencies to promote Manchester as an International Business Location:

	The Manchester Independent Economic Review (MIER) consists of a Commission of prominent economists and business leaders, supported by a Policy Advisory Group and Secretariat, with responsibility for commissioning high quality evidence-based research to inform decision-makers in Manchester.
	MIDAS is Manchester's Inward Investment Agency. MIDAS provides a wide range of information on establishing and growing your business in Greater Manchester via the Invest in Manchester website. Contact MIDAS if you would like further information on doing business in Greater Manchester.
	Manchester: Knowledge Capital is a dynamic force for innovation and economic transformation, built around a highly competitive combination of knowledge assets across the Manchester city region. Manchester Enterprises is the Accountable Body for the project.
	Business Link is the Government's free business support service, designed to help businesses of all shapes and sizes start-up, grow and prosper. Business Link Greater Manchester is part of the Manchester Enterprises Group.
	Manchester Enterprises works closely with the North West Regional Development Agency to ensure the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest.
Manchester Enterprises also works closely with the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and other key partners like the Learning and Skills Council and Jobcentre Plus: